Together with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients in the human
diet. Digestible carbohydrates, such as starch, starch-based products, sucrose, lactose …

The production of biochemicals from renewables through biorefinery processes is important
to reduce the anthropogenic impact on the environment. Chain elongation processes based …

From a microbiological perspective, sourdough is to be considered as a specific and
stressful ecosystem, harboring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria (LAB), that is used for the …

Lactobacilli are used widely in food, feed, and health applications. The taxonomy of the
genus Lactobacillus, however, is confounded by the apparent lack of physiological markers …

Prebiotics are either natural or synthetic non-digestible (non-) carbohydrate substances that
boost the proliferation of gut microbes. Undigested fructooligosaccharides in the large …

The effects of diets supplement Foeniculum vulgare extract (FE) and Artemisia annua extract
(AE), single or combined, on the growth, liver antioxidant capacity and intestinal flora …

Starch is a polymer of glucose and is one of the most abundant carbohydrates in a Western
diet. Resistant starch escapes digestion by host small intestinal glucoamylases and transits …

Probiotic formulations must contain the right strain (s) in sufficient numbers when
administered to confer the desired health benefit. However, significant cell death can occur …

Minor grains such as sorghum, millet, quinoa and amaranth can be alternatives to wheat
and corn as ingredients for whole grain and gluten-free products. In this study, influences of …

Consumer interest in plant-based yoghurt mimic (PBYM) has increased in recent years due
to its health benefits and lower ethical and environmental impact. However, developing …